Just like we welcome the secular New Year with parties and celebrations on January 1st, why not bring that same festive spirit to Rosh Hashanah? The Jewish New Year is a time for joy and reflection, and there’s no reason it can’t also be fun and full of life!
If you’re ready to add a modern twist to your holiday traditions, Rosh Hashanah cocktails are a delightful way to enhance the festivities. Incorporate the rich, symbolic flavors of the season — like apple, pomegranate, fig, and honey — into your drinks to make your celebrations even more special.
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Whether you’re aiming to impress your guests or just want a break from the usual Manischewitz (and who can blame you?), here are five irresistible Rosh Hashanah cocktails you can easily whip up at home to toast to a sweet New Year! Cheers to new beginnings, delicious drinks, and festive fun!
Pomegranate Gin and Tonic
A gin and tonic is the perfect drink to kick off a family gathering. With the addition of pomegranate, this fan favorite remains dry — just with a fruity kick.
Read the full recipe at How Sweet Eats.
The Franconia 75
If you love the classic French 75 cocktail, the Franconia 75 is perfect for you. This modern riff replaces the traditional gin and champagne combo for rich maple syrup and sparkling hard cider for the perfect Rosh Hashanah treat.
Check out the recipe at Wine Enthusiast.
Apple Butter Old Fashioned
Another new take on a fan-favorite cocktail. This apple butter-focused version of an old fashioned brings combines lemon, orange bitters, bourbon, and ginger beer for an autumnal version of your favorite.
Read the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Fig Martini
Martinis are delicious and actually very easy to make with the right instructions. This martini recipe highlights figs with hints of honey and thyme for but sweet sip that will wow your dinner table.
Check out the recipe at Crate and Barrel.
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Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita
Mezcal and apple cider shine in this smoky margarita that’s garnished with cinnamon sticks and apple slices. If you’re a margarita fan, this is the perfect cocktail for you to sip with friends and family.
Find the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Pomegroni
Coming from iconic Jewish chef Adeena Sussman, this pomegranate Negroni is bound to be the star of your meal. Combining pomegranate, vermouth, dry gin, and bitters, the Pomegroni will be the drink on everyone’s table.
Bourbon and Honey Lemon Fig Cocktail
Bursting with bright flavors, this cocktail combines sweet and sour with the tastes of whiskey, lemon, thyme, and honey. For added complexity, the inclusion of fig, ties it together for a perfect pre-meal drink.
Cider Doughnut Daiquiri
Think the perfect cocktail doesn’t exist? It’s this one. This daiquiri is the perfect mesh of apple, cinnamon, and run for a sweet start to your new year.
See the recipe at Wine Enthusiast.
Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Prosecco and pomegranate were a match made in heaven. These flavors create a tart and fizzy masterpiece that’ll make your guests demand refills. Plus, this cocktail works as a mimosa fill-in if you’re looking to start your Rosh Hashanah celebrations early.
Find the recipe at How Sweet Eats.
Bee’s Knees
The Bee’s Knees is a sweet cocktail that became popular in the 1920s. A century later, it still can’t be beat. Bursting with the flavors of gin, lemon, and honey, you’ll understand why this cocktail hasn’t fallen out of fashion.
Check out the recipe at Cookie and Kate
Apple cider sangria
This is a recipe I’m asked to make time and time again in the fall. The crunchy pieces of apple soaked in the cider and brandy mixture don’t disappoint. Plus, this recipe can make drinks for a crowd in less than 10 minutes.
Read the recipe at How Sweet Eats.
Originally Published Oct 1, 2024 04:35PM EDT
